TIFTON, Ga. - The University of Mobile Women's Basketball team extended the current win streak to eight games following the first-ever SSAC meeting with Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (Ga.) on Thursday night, Jan. 10, securing a dominant 79-54 win in the process. The Rams, now holding a strong 13-3 overall record, have not lost a game since November of this season, while improving the conference record to 5-2.
Strong Team Performance Guides Rams to Win
Mobile started strong, leading 19-11 after the first quarter, and steadily increased the lead throughout the game. The Rams were particularly effective in the second quarter, outscoring ABAC 23-10, which gave Mobile a commanding halftime advantage. Despite a slight surge by ABAC in the third quarter, Mobile maintained control and sealed the victory with a 22-point final quarter.
Reigning SSAC Women's Basketball Defensive Player of the Week Braylee McMath led the Rams with 23 points, connecting on four three-pointers and contributing five rebounds. MacKenzie White was a defensive force, recording seven steals, while adding 12 points and five rebounds, and Miriam Oldacre provided a balanced effort with 16 points and three rebounds, including two three-pointers. Halle Verkerk dominated the boards, securing a game-high 13 rebounds to complement her seven points.
Overall, the Rams' aggressive defense forced 25 turnovers, converting those into 24 points. Mobile's rebounding dominance (51-38) and second-chance opportunities (22 points) underscored control of the game. Mobile finished Thursday with a 41.3 team shooting percentage.
What's Next
Mobile will look to continue riding the current eight-game win streak on Saturday, Jan. 11, with the Rams facing Brewton-Parker College (Ga.) on the road in Mount Vernon, Ga. Saturday's game is scheduled to tip off at 11:00 a.m. CT.
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About the University of Mobile
The University of Mobile is a Christ-centered liberal arts and sciences institution with a vision of higher education for a higher purpose, founded to honor God by equipping students for their future professions through rigorous academic preparation and spiritual transformation. Core values are Christ-Centered, Academically-Focused, Student-Devoted, and Distinctively-Driven. The university offers on-campus and online bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs. Founded in 1961, the University of Mobile is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention and is located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama on a campus of over 880 acres.
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